By Mohammed Mohammed
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC).
Mr. Solomon Arase, a lawyer and former Inspector General of Police (IG) who is now exiting because of directive from Presidency was seen as a high flier in his tenure both as Chairman of the Commission and also in the affairs of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) ostensibly because of the several ongoing reforms at the Commission.
The President has also approved the appointment of Chief Onyemuche Nnamani, as Secretary and DIG Taiwo Lakanu (Rtd) as Member of the Commission.
The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate.
Other members of the Police Service Commission will be appointed in due course.
Furthermore, the President has approved the appointment of Mr. Mohammed Sheidu as the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) with immediate effect.
The President expects absolute demonstration of integrity, diligence, and patriotic zeal in the discharge of these important functions for the overall wellbeing of the Nigeria Police and the nation.